ActionIs Deathsmiles I・II worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot 'em up fans who want multiple arcade-style titles in one collection
- Players interested in gothic horror settings with stylized character designs
- Score chasers who will use training options and online rankings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking exploration, role-playing progression, or a story-led adventure rather than repeated side-scrolling shooting stages
- Players who want broad gameplay variety between sessions may find the collection's focus on score-based runs limiting
- Players looking for a multiplayer-focused action game
Our take on Deathsmiles I・II
The collection prioritizes arcade shooting and score improvement, giving up the exploration and progression systems found in broader action games. Its three titles and nine modes add variation within that format, but the core play remains repeated stage runs built around practice and rankings.
What is Deathsmiles I・II?
Play three side-scrolling shoot 'em ups set in Gilverado, an alternate world shaped by gothic horror and featuring Angels as its protagonists.
The collection includes Deathsmiles, Deathsmiles Mega Black Label, and Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell. Each title provides three modes: Arcade, Normal, and Ver 1. 1 for Deathsmiles and Mega Black Label; Arcade, IIX, and Arrange for Deathsmiles IIX. Training mode allows stage and player-unit settings to be adjusted for practice, with options that can make stages more accessible or more demanding. Online leaderboards are available for every mode in each title, supporting score-focused repeat play.
How Deathsmiles I・II plays
- 01Three Included Titles
- The collection contains Deathsmiles, Deathsmiles Mega Black Label, and Deathsmiles IIX Merry Christmas in Hell.
- 02Nine Game Modes
- Each title includes three modes, covering Arcade, Normal, Ver 1.1, IIX, and Arrange variants.
- 03Adjustable Training
- Practice sessions can use customized stage and player-unit settings, with options for lower or higher challenge.
- 04Mode-Based Leaderboards
- Online rankings are provided separately for each mode across all three titles.
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Deathsmiles I・II: platforms & release
Is Deathsmiles I・II worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot 'em up fans who want multiple arcade-style titles in one collection. Skip it if: players seeking exploration, role-playing progression, or a story-led adventure rather than repeated side-scrolling shooting stages.
Where can I download Deathsmiles I・II?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Deathsmiles I・II's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Deathsmiles I・II on?
Windows only.












